Paul Constant is a writer at Civic Ventures and the cohost of the ” Pitchfork Economics ” podcast.In a recent episode, he spoke with economist Dean Baker about how minimum wage has fallen behind.If minimum wage kept pace with productivity growth, Baker says workers should be earning $27 an hour.This […]
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‘Made in America’ is about to make a roaring comeback. That’s good and bad.
The Russia-Ukraine war could be the final nail in the coffin for economic globalization.President Joe Biden framed the US ban on Russian oil as an opportunity to reach energy independence.Economic self-sufficiency can pad against global shocks, but it also stands to boost inflation.Sign up for our weekday newsletter, packed with […]
PM Modi’s ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’ with students: Key highlights | India News – Times of India
PM Narendra Modi interacting with students and teachers during the fifth edition of ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’ in New Delhi’s Talkatora Stadium on Friday.NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday advised students to celebrate exams as festivals.”April is a month full of festivals.But while celebrating these festivals, we also have […]
US investigators have found evidence of Russian oligarchs attempting to evade sanctions, a report says
US investigators have found proof of Russian oligarchs attempting to evade sanctions, per Reuters.Andrew Adams heads the new Justice Department task force targeting Russia’s wealthiest individuals.Adams said so-called safe havens have actually helped reveal useful information to US prosecutors.Sign up for our weekday newsletter, packed with original analysis, news, and […]
India, Australia ink trade pact; thousands of Indian goods to get duty-free access – Times of India
NEW DELHI: India and Australia on Saturday signed an economic cooperation and trade agreement under which Canberra would provide duty-free access in its market for over 6,000 broad sectors of India, including textiles, leather, furniture, jewellery and machinery. The agreement is likely to be implemented in about four months. The […]
infosys: Sunak row pushes Infosys to pull out of Russia | India News – Times of India
BENGALURU: Infosys is moving services from Russia to its other global delivery centres, sources told TOI.It has less than 100 employees in the country.When TOI asked Infosys about it, the company said, “We do not have any comments.” Last week, UK chancellor of the exchequer, Rishi Sunak , came under […]
Russia is demanding payment for natural gas in rubles, and it could push Germany — Europe’s largest economy — into an economic crisis
Germany has activated an emergency plan to cope with disruptions to its natural-gas supply.Europe’s largest economy is heavily reliant on Russia for natural gas.Germans would have to ration natural gas if supplies fall short.Sign up for our weekday newsletter, packed with original analysis, news, and trends — delivered right to […]
SS Rajamouli’s RRR (Hindi) Box Office Trends Day 9: UNSTOPPABLE at the box office; estimated to draw in Rs. 20 cr. :Bollywood Box Office – Bollywood Hungama
» Box Office Special Features » SS Rajamouli’s RRR (Hindi) Box Office Trends Day 9: UNSTOPPABLE at the box office; estimated to draw in Rs.20 cr.SS Rajamouli’s RRR (Hindi) Box Office Trends Day 9: UNSTOPPABLE at the box office; estimated to draw in Rs.20 cr.By Bollywood Hungama News Network Created: […]
Illinoisans are crossing the border to escape high gas taxes | Fox Business
Sky-high gasoline prices in the U.S.are causing many Americans to change their behavior to ease the pain felt at the pump.For an increasing number of Illinoisans with sticker shock, the solution is simple: fill up in another state.A man checks gas prices at a gas station in Buffalo Grove, Ill., […]
Soccer star Hope Solo arrested for DWI with children in vehicle, police say – CBS News
Former Team USA soccer star Hope Solo was arrested on Thursday for driving while impaired, police in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, said Friday.Solo, whose legal name is Hope Amelia Stevens, had her two children in the vehicle with her, police said. Solo, a three-time Olympian and two-time Olympic medalist, was arrested […]